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Oakridge College

Private secondary school · Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Emgeni North circuit)

Oakridge College is a private secondary school in Durban North. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Oakridge College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Durban North, Oakridge College is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

85
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Oakridge College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Oakridge College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 23 learners from Oakridge College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023212095.2%
2024222090.9%
20252323100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411230.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Oakridge College offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics44100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences3133.3%
Life Sciences7685.7%
Business Studies161381.3%
Geography99100.0%
History1010100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

5 other schools in Umlazi district, for comparison against Oakridge College.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Oakridge College's 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Oakridge College's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Oakridge College's 85; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakridge College, 1,912 compared with 85; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakridge College, 1,897 compared with 85; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oakridge College, 1,887 compared with 85; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
22 Mackeurian Avenue, , Durban North, 4061
Postal
Post Office, Durban North, 4061
Telephone
031 563 2221
Website
oakridgecollege.co.za
Email
applications@oakridge.co.za
EMIS number
500341769

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Oakridge College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Oakridge College directly, on 031 563 2221 or by email at contact@oakridge.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Oakridge College?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Oakridge College the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Oakridge College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Oakridge College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Oakridge College?
Oakridge College reported 85 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Oakridge College?
Yes. As a private school, Oakridge College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Oakridge College's matric results like?
Oakridge College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 95.2% in 2023.
Is Oakridge College a public or private school?
Oakridge College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Oakridge College?
You can call 031 563 2221 or email contact@oakridge.co.za. It is located at 22 Mackeurian Avenue, , Durban North, 4061.